what is everyone running in the 1/2 mile with 2010 GT's (time and speed). I ran a 13.97 at 101.5. Im just curious what these cars should run. I had a lot of wheel spin off the start hurting my 60 ft time which was a 2.1.
dang, 1/2 mile in 13.97...you was flyin!
what is everyone running in the 1/2 mile with 2010 GT's (time and speed). I ran a 13.97 at 101.5. Im just curious what these cars should run. I had a lot of wheel spin off the start hurting my 60 ft time which was a 2.1.
If you ran a 13.97 in the 1/2 mile, I think I'm going to go order my new 2010 GT TODAY!
I want to take mine to the track but I'm going to wait until this fall when it's not in the 90s every day. Besides, if MotorTrend ran a 13.5 then I know it's that fast
Did you have the kona blue gt at cecil friday night?
Mine is Grabber Blue and i was at Capitol Raceway Friday.
Oh there was a 2010 at cecil friday running darn near the exact same times.
I'm shopping for a 2010, & I've heard that the the automatics are almost as quick as the sticks.
Is this so?
I've always had stick shifts, but I'm tempted to go automatic if the two are almost the same.
Also, are the factory performance upgrades available on the autos?
True, the 5 speed automatic used from 2005-2010 is just about as quick as the 5 speed manual. Very similar gear spacing is the secret. The automatic is only about 1 or 2 tenths slower in the 1/4 mile from the factory, but can be made as quick - or quicker - than the manual with minimal effort.
I owned 5 stick shift Mustangs, then chose an automatic for my 2007 GT with no regrets. All the same performance mods apply - automatic and manual.
Here's a couple mods for the automatic, though. Install a big stall converter in the automatic (like I did) and you can launch super hard, plus you can keep revs up during shifts (much like powershifting a manual). Adjust the computer tuning for more line pressure for rock hard shifts. And, you'll never miss a shift with an automatic (ever get hung up at high revs trying to pound 2nd to 3rd in a stick shift? Doesn't happen with the automatic).
For road racing through the twisties, the manual is still the way to go, IMO. But, the automatic makes for a great daily driver and weekend bracket racer.
...Carefull though on how big of a stall you put in though....
I had our (UPR) 2010 GT Convertible Automatic out at the track last Wednesday and best for the night was a 14.08 @ 100 with 2.20 60 foot. No problems with traction but it sorely needs some gear to get out of the hole. Scales weren't working so I didn't get to weigh it. With a little better conditions and maybe some cool down time 13's won't be a problem. All our runs were done at full temp and the DA was around 1800' most of the night (84*, 71% humidity, 30.03 barometer, track at 5' above sea level).
Bill
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